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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, testified to a judicial body in Paris that false claims circulating on the internet—including the groundless claim that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have severely damaged her mother's personal well-being.

She, a attorney, was called as a witness in the trial of ten people allegedly involved in online harassment against the first lady.

Impact on Personal Routine

She testified that the first lady now is always concerned about her demeanor, from her fashion choices to her posture, as a result of the fear that every photograph may be misused to fuel hateful attacks.

"The consequence is that she constantly has to pay attention to what she wears, how she holds herself, regardless of her activities in day-to-day existence," she testified.

Those on Trial and Allegations

Ten individuals, between 41 and 60 years old, are facing charges for digital abuse. A few had limited online influence, while the rest were better known.

All is charged with making malicious comments about the first lady's gender and sexuality. In certain cases, this extended to equating her age difference with her husband to inappropriate terms.

If convicted, they face a maximum of two years in jail.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, a family member from her mother's first marriage, described how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "decline of her physical state" and a "decline of her quality of life".

She testified, "Hardly a day passes when a person avoids discussing these claims to her."

Auzière emphasized the repercussions on the family, such as the younger generation learning about malicious statements like "She is deceptive" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She has no idea what to do about it," Auzière testified. "She holds no office, she has not sought anything, and she is continually facing this abuse."

Legal Battle History

This case is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight addressing the inaccurate allegation that she is a man.

They have initiated a case in America over false statements involving a conservative podcaster who promoted the allegation.

The case clarifies that the allegation is totally unfounded and identifies that the person cited is really her sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

During the trial, a few individuals rejected the allegations.

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, stated he "did not mean to cause harm" and described his social media content as satirical.
• Another defendant argued that his posts were intended as "humor" and voiced worry that the trial could endanger "the right to speak freely".
• An art gallery owner testified he shared information because he felt it was a global issue with "consequences for France".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim regarding the first lady's gender spread partly because the Macrons' relationship has long been a topic of comment in digital spaces.

She, who is significantly older than Emmanuel Macron, initially encountered the future president when she was a educator at his school.

The connection between them grew through drama activities, and they wed in that year, following Brigitte Macron's separation.

She finished her statement by saying that the baseless rumors have created a "chaos that never stops" for the first lady.